The Sisters of St. Dominic and Catholic sisters from religious orders around the globe proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through care of the poor and marginalized in society, and through consecrated lives of prayer and devotion to God. Since their founding 160 years ago, the Sisters of St. Dominic in Amityville have responded to the needs of the times, all in service to God. Their current ministries include an organic farm that provides food to the hungry, a literacy program for immigrant women, a culturally diverse Catholic high school for young women, advocacy work at the United Nations, a Peace and Justice Committee, an active youth ministry, as well as a Province in Puerto Rico and mission in the Dominican Republic.
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St. John’s Students Make Connection on Cuba Visit
Currents anchor Liz Faublas spoke with public diplomacy students at St. John’s University who traveled to Cuba to learn more about the country and its people.
The Francis Effect and the Media
Pope Francis has not only dominated the conversation inside the Church; mainstream media appear to be paying much more attention to this pontiff than they have to any of his predecessors. As Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports, this year’s World Communications Day Conference, hosted by the Diocese of Brooklyn, will examine how the media cover Pope Francis. Attendees can also expect to gain insight on covering the Holy Father ahead of his trip to the United States in September.
Sheshan Celebration Unites Flushing Catholics
Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer reports from Flushing, where Catholics came together to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Sheshan, patroness of China.
Olympic Bronze Medalist Giving Back to St. John’s
Middle distance runner Tom Farrell took home the bronze medal in the 800 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Farrell, an Archbishop Molloy High School graduate and an alumnus of St. John’s University, now volunteers as an assistant track coach at his college alma mater. Currents sports correspondent Jim Mancari spoke with Tom Farrell at a track event named for him.
Generations of Faith
Bishop DiMarzio and Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello join Msgr. Kieran Harrington in studio to discuss Generations of Faith, the new Diocese of Brooklyn capital campaign.
Brooklyn Co-Cathedral Receives Landmark Award
The Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Brooklyn was among the recipients of an award from the New York Landmarks Conservancy. Currents correspondent Tim Harfmann reports from the Co-Cathedral, where the awards ceremony took place.
May Day and the Catholic Response
While May 1st has been observed as day to speak up and demonstrate for the rights of workers, Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports that Catholics have used the day to celebrate one of the Church’s most prominent Saints.
High School Journalists Know the Power of the Press
Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer reports from the High School Press Awards Ceremony, presented to journalists at Catholic high schools in Brooklyn and Queens by the Brooklyn Diocese’s newspaper the Tablet.
“Let’s Take the Barriers Down”
The Church anticipates the Jubilee Year of Mercy called by Pope Francis, and Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio talks about it with Currents News Director Ed Wilkinson.